John Patrick Organic spring 2011 collection at New York Fashion Week. Credit: Emma Grady

New York Fashion Week has officially begun in New York City.

Last month, my partner gave me a Fjällräven Kanken rucksack for my 30th birthday, and I have to tell you about it, as this is a classic amongst the eco-designs nowadays. I first spotted these slightly odd-looking bags in London many years ago, and learnt that they are a Swedish product, designed to last forever.

Source 4 Style, screenshot of development site.

Images via Fashion's Night Out

Fashion's Night Out is an evening dedicated to revitalizing the fashion industry: consumers are encouraged to come out and shop at the hundreds (if not thousands) of participating stores around the globe, this Friday, September 10.

Samantha Pleet; Camilla Norrback. Photo: Label Gazer

I'll keep this one light and fun: it's Labor Day, after all.

Credit: Marilisa Cosello/Terre di mezzo Eventi

While I am gearing up to cover Fashion Week here in New York, other cities are prepping for the debut of spring/summer 2011 collections: In Milan, Terre di mezzo Eventi and Isola della Moda have organized a green fashion event, called "So Critic

Packing paper with recycled trim.

A design by Özgür Masur from Argande's 2010-2011 fall-winter collection.

Istanbul was abuzz last week about the latest efforts to position the city as a new fashion capital and help Turkey move from manufacturer of raw materials for clothing to purveyor of style.

Image courtesy of PACT.

I love PACT underwear.

Images via Tina Sparkles

Electronic clothing is something that continually fascinates some designers.